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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like taking photos? Do you like going to the beach? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence I believe I’m suffering from the effects of not getting enough sleep. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem In an interview, you must appear calm, even if you are afraid on the inside. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation These beautiful towns have largely…
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Why are Mauritius’ seashells disappearing?

2022年1月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archipelago /ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh/ [noun] – a group of islands, or an area of sea where there are many islands There are several huge islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, as well as several very small ones. oceanographer /oh-shuh-NOG-ruh-phur/ [noun] – a person who studies many matters concerned with oceans including marine geology, physics, chemistry, and biology Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a famous French oceanographer. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Tourists are more vulnerable to attacks because they are unfamiliar with the city’s danger zones. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tusker /TUHS-ker/ [noun] – an elephant or wild boar with large tusks The population of tuskers has been declining due to illegal hunting. safari /suh-FAHR-ee/ [noun] – an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa He’d like to go on a safari to photograph wild animals. chance upon (someone/something) /CHANS-uh-pon/ [idiom] – to find (something) or meet (someone) by chance I’m looking for the draft of this material. If you chance upon that document, let me know. poacher /POH-cher/ [noun] – someone who catches and…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is your favorite animal? Could you give three (3) words that describe elephants? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 twin /twin/ [noun] – either of two children born to the same mother on the same occasion The mother just gave birth to twins. calf /kahf/ [noun] – a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales The calves were fed by Mr. McDonald. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially…
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Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fight for survival

2022年1月25日

Rare twin baby elephants in Kenya fights for survival

©Jane Wynyard/Save The Elephants (STE) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite animal and why? What animal represents your country’s culture? Please share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reserve /ri-ZURV/ [noun] – an area of land kept in its natural state, especially for wild animals to live in and be protected Corbett National Park is one of India’s famous wildlife reserves. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity Energy conservation…
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Food companies ask the government to help them resolve the supply chain crisis

2022年1月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you sometimes experience a shortage of food at home? What kinds food are usually included in your grocery list? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally That hotel is commonly used for conferences. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose It’s an organization…
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Food companies ask the government to help them resolve the supply chain crisis

2022年1月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The area is renowned for its amazing natural beauty. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems The US economy continues to be very resilient. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being able to continue over a period of time Many species have been reduced, and there are a variety of things that need to be done to maintain the…
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